The IDF has confirmed that Israel Air Force warplanes attacked Syrian army infrastructure last night in response to rockets targeting the Golan Heights.
To ease the price increase, the Public Utilities Authority included in its calculations the funds that should be received later this year from the sale of the Eshkol power plant.
Former Treasury officials Michael Sarel, David Milgrom and David Boaz differ on the details, but all say the government's inaction will prove disastrous.
Following South Africa's charge of war crimes and genocide, Israel is concerned that the ICJ in The Hague will issue an order that would limit the IDF's activity in the Gaza Strip.
Prof. Amir Yaron gave an upbeat assessment of the Israeli economy at a press briefing, after announcing the rate cut, but is concerned at the lack of building workers.
The Basic Law amendment abolishing the reasonable standard in judicial review of decisions by elected officials and the government has been disqualified.